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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,227.92, 262,774.56 and 137,861.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,227.92, 262,774.56 and 137,861.36 is: 206,739.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,227.92 : 262,774.56 = 137,861.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,227.92/262,774.56 = 137,861.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,227.92x = 262,774.56 × 137,861.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,227.92x = 36,226,458,215.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,226,458,215.00/175,227.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,739.08

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